Mold Removal in Basement in Little Silver, NJ

This homeowner in Little Silver, NJ found himself with mold growth in his basement. As often happens in basements and crawl spaces, chronically high indoor humidity levels caused mold growth. It is not necessary to have a water intrusion event like flooding or a leaky pipe. Sustained high moisture in the air is more than enough to trigger dangerous mold growth, and from our experience, this problem is one of the major causes of mold growth in homes.

The homeowner contacted Mold Solutions by Cowleys. Our crew treated the mold in less than a day. We treated the mold-affected areas of the basement with two applications. First, we applied an EPA-registered antimicrobial (MAPS 1) followed by a patented sealant available to licensed distributors (MAPS 2). This sealant not only kills the mold, but it is also moisture sensitive. It actually reactivates to kill any future mold growth! We also wiped down any visible staining caused by the mold. Mold stains are residue of mold growth. They are not by themselves allergenic. However, they are unsightly, aesthetically unappealing, and can give the mistaken impression that there is a mold problem.  

To control the humidity and prevent further mild growth, it is important to fix the underlying problem, which in this case, was high relative indoor humidity levels. To address this problem, we installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier for this homeowner.  These dehumidifiers are specifically designed to work in basements and crawl spaces. From homeowner feedback, the best thing about them is that they are trouble-free and work automatically. There is no water pan to empty and a built-in hygrometer constantly measures the room’s humidity, turning the machine on and off as needed.